2011 Aboriginal Health Worker Excellence Awards

“Recognising Dedication and Excellence”

The Aboriginal Health Workers (AHW) Excellence Awards recognise and reward members of this important profession for their dedication and the vital work that they do in their communities. AHWs are essential health professionals who have a unique role in providing primary health care, often in challenging circumstances and locations, while bridging the gap between Western medicine and traditional ways.

The Rotary Club of Darwin Sunrise in partnership with the Northern Territory Department of Health, Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, United Voice and AMSANT are proud to announce the winners in the 2011 Aboriginal Health Worker Excellence Awards.

Congratulations to the following winners and highly commended applicants of the 2011 AHW Excellence Awards:

REMOTE HEALTH - Marion Swift (winner), Jeremy Downs (highly commended);
URBAN - Louise Dennis (winner), Irene Ogilvie (highly commended);
SPECIALISED - Jennifer Thompson (winner), Elaine Campbell (highly commended); and
NEW PRACTITIONER - Alison Andrews (winner).

Special congratulations go to Senior Aboriginal Health Worker, Marion Swift, who is part of the Child Health Development  program at  Ntaria Health Clinic in Central Australia, who was presented with the highest honour; the “Legend” Award, as well as winning the Remote Health category.

Ms Swift has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to her community and to the wellbeing of children and young people throughout her 28 years as an Aboriginal Health Worker. This is an outstanding achievement and a well earned recognition of Ms Swift’s inspirational career and commitment to improving the health outcomes of Territorians.

Read more about the winners.